What makes a co-founder relationship thrive—or fall apart? In this episode of Startup Success, we’re joined by Tim He, Founder of Cherrytree, a company helping startup co-founders navigate the tricky terrain of working together. Tim draws on his personal experience co-founding a startup with four friends and explains how that journey led him to launch a newsletter and private coaching practice for startup founders.
We dive deep into the questions most founders overlook:
- Should you go into business with a close friend
- Do you really need a co-founder agreement
- Why being “too trusting” is often a bigger issue than distrust
- How dividing co-founders into technical and non-technical roles can lead to a power imbalance
Tim challenges common assumptions about trust, communication, and compatibility, offering a fresh take on how to actually work on your co-founder relationship—just like you would a marriage or friendship.
If you’re ready to work on your co-founder relationship, not just your startup, this one’s for you!
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Stay connected with our host,
Kate Adams, here on LinkedIn!
Learn more about Cherrytree visit their website at
https://cherrytree.beehiiv.com/
